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June 6, 2005 (Work Session) Page 210 Mr. Day stated partnership between Schools. the high school project was a good opportunity for a the County, the Town of Harrisburg and the County Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, reported the engineering company had estimated the road construction cost at $1.5 million. He stated the Town of Harrisburg had some Powell Bill funds, but not in that scope. Also, he advised a flow study would be needed to determine whether a culvert or a bridge would be required. Vice Chairman Carruth arrived at 4:55 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. There was lengthy discussion regarding the acquisition of land for the new high school. Items addressed included the following: purchase of the 107 acres, including the 67 acres needed by the Schools and the 40.3 acres for the greenwaYi the "blending" of the property value for an average price of $30,000.00 per acre; and the higher cost per acre if only 67 acres are purchased. The Board also discussed the cost of land in other areas of the county for school sites, specifically property for elementary schools in the northwest area. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, reported a budget figure of $2.5 million for land acquisition was established during the work session on the school bonds. She stated she had used that amount in preparing the budget amendment to provide the additional funding for land acquisition. Ms. Poole stated the project will be $500,000.00 short when completed and suggested that the County would be asked to add $500,000.00 at the end of the project. Commissioner Privette objected to the Board taking action at an agenda work session. He also questioned the amount of school adequacy fees that had been collected by the County. Ms. Dubois reported that $350,000.00 in school adequacy fees had been collected. After discussion, the Board by consensus agreed to delay a vote on the proposed budget amendment until a recessed meeting on June 7. Request to Utilize Priority Use Pledge Payments for Facility Improvements at Frank Liske Park Soccer Complex Don Strein, President of FC Carolina Alliance (former Cabarrus Soccer Association), presented information regarding the non-profit organization and the youth soccer program. He reviewed the organization's partnership with Concord and Cabarrus County in developing the soccer complex at Frank Liske Park and discussed the impact of the soccer complex and soccer tournaments on the local economy. Further, he presented a proposal regarding the use of the debt obligation payments to complete enhancement projects at the soccer complex. Steve Little, Parks and Recreation Director, described the poor condition of the soccer fields and outlined a number of improvements needed at the soccer complex, including turf improvements, picnic shelters, etc. He reported the City of Concord and FC Carolina Alliance have each paid $200,000.00 for the priority use agreement at the soccer complex and each have an outstanding balance of $100,000.00 to be paid by December 31, 2006. Mr. Little reviewed the following potential options to utilize the priority pledge payments: Option 1 - Complete the renovations after the December 2006 pledges are paid to the County; Option 2 - Phase renovations and facility improvements with priority use pledge payments over a two-year periodi or Option 3 - Reduce the FCCA priority use pledge payments from $50,000.00 per year to $25,000.00 per year and allow FCCA to perform all facility improvements to the soccer complex. In conclusion, Mr. Little recommended the selection of Option 2. After discussion, the Board by consensus agreed to Option 2 with the item to be placed on the Consent Agenda for the June 20th meeting. Agreement for the Maintenance and Repairs for Cabarrus County Schools and City of Kannapo1is Schools Amendment to the Schools Maintenance and Repairs Agreement School/Park Sites Public